Richard Henry Pratt forwards the proceedings of a Board of Survey convened on March 22, 1899.
Pratt, Richard Henry
![Proceedings of a Board of Survey Convened in March 1899 Proceedings of a Board of Survey Convened in March 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1638_13633_0001.jpg?itok=NA-mDhcj)
![Pratt Responds to Request to Return George Fairbanks Pratt Responds to Request to Return George Fairbanks](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1641_14740_0001.jpg?itok=jH53gIip)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request to return George Fairbanks to his home.
![Recommendation for Gertrude Renfrow for Assistant Seamstress Position Recommendation for Gertrude Renfrow for Assistant Seamstress Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1641_14739_0001.jpg?itok=UiNddhVA)
Richard Henry Pratt recommends Gertrude Renfrow as an assistant seamstress in the Indian Service.
Note: This is presumably the person known as Gertrude Renfrew while at Carlisle.
![Samuel Gruett Requests Recommendation for Disciplinarian Position Samuel Gruett Requests Recommendation for Disciplinarian Position](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1641_14741_0003.jpg?itok=vEjDMflW)
Samuel Gruett requests Richard Henry Pratt's recommendation to help him secure the disciplinarian position at the Mt. Pleasant Indian School.
![Requisition for Stationery, April 1899 Requisition for Stationery, April 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1642_15242_c6010.jpg?itok=XQwm73Pn)
Major Richard Henry Pratt requests a supply of two dozen different articles of stationery used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Reenroll John Moses Pratt Responds to Request to Reenroll John Moses](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1642_15484_0001.jpg?itok=kghBHMMi)
Richard Henry Pratt responds in the negative to former student John Moses' request to re-enroll at the Carlisle Indian School.
![L. R. Shaffner's Application for Annual Leave of Absence L. R. Shaffner's Application for Annual Leave of Absence](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1643_15868_0001.jpg?itok=fkLZcHkp)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards matron L. R. Shaffner's application for an 18-day annual leave of absence.
![Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, March 1899 Corrected Report of Irregular Employees, March 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1644_16389_0001.jpg?itok=_JGRH_uV)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a corrected report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during March 1899. In an explanatory cover letter, Pratt mentions the cost of each repair and provides additional information on expenditures for incidental and general repairs in regards to several irregular services.
![Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1899 Estimate of Funds and Regular Employee Pay, Fourth Quarter 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1645_16818_c6035.jpg?itok=m2ZQFBA2)
Estimate of funds for the fourth quarter of 1899 amounting to $11,526.49 for electric light and regular employee pay.
![Plans and Specifications for Expansion to School Building Plans and Specifications for Expansion to School Building](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1646_17328_c6114.jpg?itok=abHFdmmC)
Richard Henry Pratt provides his recommendations for expanding the school building at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt provides blueprints along with the specifications for the expansion.
![Wrap for Charley Doxtator Requesting Transfer to Carlisle Wrap for Charley Doxtator Requesting Transfer to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1646_17331_0002.jpg?itok=GW1vErtq)
Wrap indicating Richard Henry Pratt returned with remarks a letter from Charley Doxtator who wants to transfer to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Responds to Request to Enroll Son of Filmore Jackson Pratt Responds to Request to Enroll Son of Filmore Jackson](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1646_17764_0001.jpg?itok=d3keuqLg)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to a request from Filmore Jackson to transfer his son from the Lincoln Institute to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Estimate of Supplies, April 1899 Estimate of Supplies, April 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1647_18155_c6092.jpg?itok=eSt8vQDv)
Richard H. Pratt submits an Estimate of Supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1899 amounting to $359.35 and requests to purchase those items in the open market. The form includes the items being requested, the quantity, the estimated cost, and how the item will be used at the school.
![Irregular Employees Required for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 1898-1899 Irregular Employees Required for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 1898-1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1647_18156_0001.jpg?itok=C80gAOog)
Major Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for the current quarter of 1899. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the quarter.
![Wheelock Requests Transfer of Evan Goslyah Wheelock Requests Transfer of Evan Goslyah](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1648_18335_0001.jpg?itok=uJGE8duZ)
Dennison Wheelock requests to have Evan Goslyah transferred from the Grand Junction Indian School noting that Goslyah has requested it and he needs an additional clarinet player for the band.
![Pratt Responds to Application of Leila Hayden Pratt Responds to Application of Leila Hayden](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1649_18869_0001.jpg?itok=2NIdut-6)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to the application of Leila Hayden for a position at the Carlisle Indian School.
![Ryan Disallows Open Market Purchase of Supplies Ryan Disallows Open Market Purchase of Supplies](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1661_25117_0003.jpg?itok=mPq4MqO0)
Thomas Ryan disallows Richard Henry Pratt's request to purchase supplies for improvements and extensions to the school plant on the open market.
![Request for Vaccine Virus Request for Vaccine Virus](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1650_19467_0001.jpg?itok=2bVqrK3t)
Major Richard H. Pratt requests 150 points of vaccine virus.
![Pratt Responds to Need for Employees to Take Civil Service Exams Pratt Responds to Need for Employees to Take Civil Service Exams](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1651_19857_0002.jpg?itok=gxu5g1nw)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the Civil Service application of Luella Cunningham as well as the applications of Lizzie James, Jennie Wolf, and Ella Albert.
![Office Informed Luella Cunningham Sent Application to Civil Service Commission Office Informed Luella Cunningham Sent Application to Civil Service Commission](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1651_20038_0002.jpg?itok=I3so1srt)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that Luella Cunningham has sent her application for the position of assistant laundress to the chairman of the Civil Service Commission.
![Pratt Provides Information on Josiah Archiquette Pratt Provides Information on Josiah Archiquette](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1651_20165_0002.jpg?itok=FDL_cOeD)
Richard Henry Pratt provides J. H. Dortch with information related to Josiah Archiquette.
![Ella Rickert Accepts Assistant Matron Position at Fort Shaw Ella Rickert Accepts Assistant Matron Position at Fort Shaw](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1651_20221_0002.jpg?itok=OseYDQzp)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that former student Ella Rickert, employed at Carlisle as a cook, has accepted the position of assistant matron at Fort Shaw.
![Pratt Requests Immediate Response to Purchase Vaccines Pratt Requests Immediate Response to Purchase Vaccines](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1651_20028_0002.jpg?itok=ISvWl7-3)
Richard Henry Pratt indicates that this previous letter requesting authority to buy vaccine viruses was not answered immediately. Pratt notes that he will purchase the vaccines without authority if there is a further delay.
![Update on Performance of J. Banks Ralston and Sadie E. Newcomer Update on Performance of J. Banks Ralston and Sadie E. Newcomer](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1651_20219_0002_0.jpg?itok=bBMQi0DM)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the recent appointments of J. Banks Ralston and Sadie E. Newcomer and their performance.
![Report of Irregular Employees, April 1899 Report of Irregular Employees, April 1899](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b1653_21009_c6154_A.jpg?itok=sbiEUaR8)
Major Richard H. Pratt submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during April 1899. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.